Senior Security Design Engineer
AlRaid Security & Technology Consultancy
Role:Senior Security Design EngineerCompany: AL RAID Security & Technology Consultancy
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
About the RoleAL RAID Security & Technology Consultancy is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Security Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the delivery of strategic security projects across Saudi Arabia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading physical security systems design activities, ensuring compliance with SAIS Directives, relevant security regulations, and industry standards, while delivering comprehensive engineering design packages.
Key Responsibilities
Lead security engineering design activities from Concept Design (Stage 1) through Preliminary Design (Stage 2), Detailed Design, and Tender Documentation, as applicable.
Develop and review comprehensive security design packages, including:
Security Design Reports
Engineering Drawings and Layouts
Technical Specifications
Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
Engineering Design Calculations
Compliance and Authority Submission Packages
Design and coordinate integrated physical security systems, including:
CCTV and Video Surveillance Systems
Access Control Systems (ACS)
Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS)
Security Fencing, Barriers, and Perimeter Protection
Security Command & Control Centers
Integrated Security Management Systems
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
Security Screening and Inspection Technologies
Ensure that all security designs comply with applicable SAIS Directives, authority requirements, and relevant engineering standards.
Lead technical meetings, client workshops, design reviews, and engineering presentations.
Coordinate security system design requirements with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Review technical deliverables, identify design risks, and ensure engineering quality and compliance.
Provide technical coordination and design support during project execution and construction activities when required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Security Design Engineering and Physical Security Systems.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Security Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
PSP (Physical Security Professional) certification is mandatory.
Strong knowledge and practical experience with SAIS Directives and applicable security regulations.
Demonstrated experience delivering security engineering designs across multiple project stages.
Proven ability to independently prepare and review complete security engineering design packages.
Strong technical expertise in integrated physical security systems.
Excellent communication, technical presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead engineering teams and coordinate complex multidisciplinary projects.
Preferred Qualifications
CPP (Certified Protection Professional) certification.
Previous experience working with engineering contractors and supporting project execution, construction, and site implementation.
Experience with critical infrastructure, government facilities, industrial facilities, transportation, aviation, ports, or other strategic projects.
Additional relevant security engineering certifications.
Why Join AL RAID?Join a specialized security and technology consultancy contributing to strategic projects across Saudi Arabia. You will have the opportunity to lead complex security design assignments, collaborate with experienced engineering professionals, and deliver security solutions for critical and high-value facilities.
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Qualified candidates with strong security design engineering experience and the required PSP certification are encouraged to apply through LinkedIn.